Narita to Cleveland (NRT–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

NRT Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between NRT and CLE. Nearest airports to NRT with scheduled service: Ibaraki International Airport (IBR, 29 mi) · Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, 37 mi) · Oshima Airport (OIM, 90 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 14h 18m JLMHNH AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Cleveland flights
DEN Denver 15h 21m UA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Cleveland flights
LAX Los Angeles 15h 34m 5YJLKZ AASQUA Los Angeles (LAX) to Cleveland flights
EWR Newark 15h 42m NHUA ACOSUA Newark (EWR) to Cleveland flights
YYZ Toronto 15h 48m ACNH ACASPUA Toronto (YYZ) to Cleveland flights
SFO San Francisco 15h 56m JLMHNH UAVA San Francisco (SFO) to Cleveland flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 16h 28m AA AACXF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cleveland flights
BOS Boston 17h 35m JLMH B6DLEI Boston (BOS) to Cleveland flights
IAH Houston 17h 59m NHUAZG NZUA Houston (IAH) to Cleveland flights
SEA Seattle 24h 31m ASJLMH AS Seattle (SEA) to Cleveland flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Narita to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-13h behind

While no nonstop service exists between NRT and CLE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NRT to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
777
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
NRT → CLE
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
CLE → NRT
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLE delays →

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Narita

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric NRT→CLE HND→CLE
Distance from NRT 37 mi
Nonstop airlines 3
Weekly flights 1
Airports within 200 miles of NRT with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-13h
Cleveland is 13 hours behind Narita.
NRT: JST · CLE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Narita, it's 5:00 AM in Cleveland.
Visa & Entry

Japanese passport holders can enter the United States for up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) with an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years, and allows multiple entries. You cannot extend a VWP stay or change immigration status. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the US Embassy in Tokyo ($185 application fee).

ESTA asks for passport details, employment information, and security questions. Approval is usually instant but can take up to 72 hours. At US immigration, CBP officers may ask about your trip purpose, length of stay, and accommodation. Global Entry ($100, valid 5 years) gives you automated kiosks at major airports, skipping the main immigration line. Apply at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov and interview at the US Embassy Tokyo or at a US airport on arrival.

Direct flights from Tokyo Narita and Haneda to major US cities run 8 to 13 hours depending on the destination. ANA, JAL, United, Delta, American, Hawaiian Airlines, and Zipair operate dozens of daily frequencies. Los Angeles is about 10 hours, New York about 13 hours. The US uses the US dollar, trading at roughly 0.0065 USD per JPY. No vaccination requirements. Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app is an alternative to Global Entry for faster processing at 30+ US airports, free to use.

Getting to NRT

The Narita Express (N'EX) runs from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport in 60 minutes, with stops at Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Yokohama (¥3,070 one-way from Tokyo; discounted round-trip tickets available). Keisei Skyliner from Ueno takes 41 minutes to Terminal 1 (¥2,570); the faster option from east-side Tokyo. Keisei Limited Express is slower (80 min) but cheaper at ¥1,290.Limousine buses depart from major Tokyo hotels and stations for ¥3,200 and take 75–105 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis are extremely expensive (¥20,000–30,000+); avoid unless cost is no concern. The airport is 60 km from central Tokyo.

NRT–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Narita to Cleveland route.
Route details
Time difference-13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NRT to CLE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Los Angeles.
Cleveland is 13 hours behind Narita.
Yes, return flights from CLE to NRT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HND. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tokyo (HND).